Program Overview
The Architectural History at University of Virginia is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Architectural History programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 24,316 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,518 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Charlottesville, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Architectural History programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Selected Topics in Architectural History
- Historic Preservation Theory and Practice
- Community History Workshop
- Community Public History Seminar
- Field Methods I: Reading and Recording Historic Buildings
- Historic Preservation at UVA
- Independent Studies in Architectural History
- History of Architecture I
- History of Architecture II
- History of Medieval Architecture
- Early Medieval Architecture
- Later Medieval Architecture
- Italian Renaissance Architecture
- Italian Architecture, 1550-1750
- European Classical Architecture Outside Italy, 1400-1750
- Italy, Spain & The Ottoman Empire, 1400-1700
- Rome, Istanbul, Venice
- Mediterranean Architecture
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
Applicants must hold an approved baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Admission to graduate study will normally require an average of B or better. Students admitted to the program who have not taken the equivalent of our two\xc2\x96semester survey of the history of architecture or an introductory studio in architectural design will be asked to do so in our summer school program prior to their first year. Students do not normally enter the program in the spring semester, although this is permitted in special circumstances with approval of the chair.
LANGUAGE QUALIFICATION
Candidates are required to demonstrate a reading knowledge of one foreign language, preferably French, Italian, or German. This requirement may be satisfied by earning the grade of B or better in an intermediate-level university course in the language within two years of admission, by a score of at least 550 on an ETS Graduate School Foreign Language Test, or by a language departmental reading test.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 24,316 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,518 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 24,316 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 14,518 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Virginia directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Virginia
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, United States
University of Virginia is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-10
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 30
